At the present time (mid-2014), the Vice President of the US
is Joseph Robinette "Joe" Biden of Delaware.
Answer: D) groupthink
Explanation:
Groupthink refers to a situation in which a group of people come together and make decision without thinking of the effect or outcome. People in the group collectively reach general agreement by giving optimum importance to the opinion and view of the group instead of individual’s opinion and view. It usually happens when groups have limited time to make decision and as a result they resolve to general opinion of the group. Thus, this is done in order to keep the unity and peace of the group.
In the presently stated speech, Laura would be arguing from the point of causation.
<u>Explanation:</u>
When arguing from the point of causation, the speaker or presenter would base her arguments and claims concerning evidence which proves that certain events almost always bring about the same results, or likewise, certain events would always almost eradicate the effects of the events.
Hence here, Laura is speaking from the point of causation.